MICROSPERSION® 523

This product will be discontinued at the end of 2025.
Suggested alternatives: Microspersion® 611AL-50, Microspersion® 1226XF-50

A nonionic water based dispersion of a unique extra fine composite of polyethylene and PTFE for superior surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
  • Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
  • PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance
  • High density polyethylene provides improved surface slip
  • Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity

COMPOSITION

Nonionic wax dispersion

RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS

2.0 - 5.0%

SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

Water based coatings. Industrial coatings (including plastic and metal); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); interior and exterior can and container coatings.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

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AppearanceOff-White Liquid
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)1.03
Dry Wax IDPolyfluo 523XF
Emulsifier TypeNonionic
Mean Particle Size (µm)3.5 - 5.5 (wax)
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind1.0 - 2.5
pH9.5 - 10.5
PTFE (PFAS) free alternativesMicrospersion 611AL-50, Microspersion 1226XF-50
Viscosity at 25 °C (cP)1,000 - 2,000
Wax Solids40%

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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